The Tucker Carlson Show

Exorcist Fr. Chad Ripperger: Possessed Politicians, Occult Activity, and Speaking to Satan Himself

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Apr 3, 2026
Fr. Chad Ripperger, a Catholic priest and veteran exorcist, dives into demonology, possession, and occult pacts. He explores how exorcists test cases, the eerie signs that separate deception from possession, and why power, politics, and corruption may draw dark forces. The conversation also ventures into ritual abuse, cursed objects, and rare encounters with Satan.
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How He Tries To Distinguish Possession From Psychology

  • Fr. Chad Ripperger says he distinguishes psychological suffering from diabolic obsession by tracing causes and then praying to observe the pattern that follows.
  • He claims obsession often lifts sharply after prayer, then returns in waves, while purely psychological distress tends to stay flat.
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What He Counts As Strong Evidence Of Possession

  • Fr. Chad Ripperger says certainty about possession comes from preternatural signs such as morphing, superhuman strength, unknown languages, or hidden knowledge.
  • He cites cases of an elderly woman throwing police officers and a boy lifting two 250-pound officers with ease.
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Why Prayer And Fasting Matter In Exorcism

  • Fr. Chad Ripperger says some demons require prayer and fasting because liberation depends on sustained intercession and bodily discipline, not formula alone.
  • He fasts six days a week during sessions, arguing self-mastery makes attacks easier to detect and demons harder to indulge.
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